The Recreation and Culture department offers subsidies for their programs either directly or in partnership with other organizations 
 
Recreation Connection

• assistance is based on total net income of all family members and the number of people in the household 
• once approved, each eligible family member will receive a credit of $400 which is valid for one year for Town of Oakville programs
• see the Affordable Access Guide (pdf) for more information

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

• be a resident of Oakville (or eligible refugee)
• have a total net individual or combined family income below LICO (Low Income Cut-Offs)
• provide recent official documentation that shows total family net income

• Confirmation of Permanent Residency (received at airport for each individual), OR if available, the Government of Canada Permanent Resident Card
• Proof of residency in Oakville (recent utility bill, lease agreement, driver’s licence)

• Download and complete Recreation Connection Program Application here, fill it out and drop it off in-person at a Town of Oakville community centre or Town Hall during regular business hours when customer service desks are open, or
• Request a virtual review meeting by emailing affordableaccess@oakville.ca

Please have the following documents available for confirming eligibility:

• proof of residency in Oakville (recent utility bill, lease agreement, driver's licence);
• proof of total family net income and legal responsibility for all dependents listed on the application
• Canada Child Tax Benefit
• Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program’s Statement of Assistance
• Good and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit Notice
• Notice of Assessment

Applications for Recreation Connection are ongoing throughout the year